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By Blair Qualey Published by Post Media, February 22, 2019 Final new car sales results for 2018 are in and show the Canadian auto industry saw its second best year on record with just under 2-million vehicles sold across the country, according to Desrosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. The results are down 2.6 per cent compared […]

By Blair Qualey Post Media Column- February 15, 2019 The Provincial budget 2019 will be delivered in a matter of days, and the New Car Dealers Association (NCDA) will be awaiting news on legislative, regulatory or tax measures that have the potential to have a direct impact on auto dealers, their 30,000 employees and customers. […]

Published in Post Media, by Blair Qualey Spring is just around the corner but it’s important to remember that winter isn’t over when it comes to road conditions. Obviously winter and road conditions are going to vary, depending on what area of the province you reside in or travel. For those of you who may […]

By Blair Qualey Published February 1, 2019 by Post Media column Western Canada’s biggest celebration of the automobile – the 99th annual Vancouver International Auto Show – is only weeks away and will feature more than 400 vehicles from some of the world’s greatest auto manufacturers. Revving up March 19 through 24 at Vancouver Convention […]

If you believe 2019 is the year when you or your family transitions to an electric vehicle (EV), you won’t be alone. Last year, the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA), commissioned a survey that showed 40 per cent of respondents were considering the purchase of a new vehicle in the next 12-months, and […]

It may be the early days of 2019, but there is every reason to believe the transition to greater electric vehicle (EV) adoption by British Columbians will only escalate this year. For the last decade the adoption of electric vehicles has been a process that has been gradual but, in the recent years the adoption […]

As we enter the initial days of 2019, many British Columbians – including myself – will be struggling to maintain New Year’s resolutions. However, the one most often to keep is related to your vehicle. This may seem a bit trivial when compared to losing those extra pounds and quitting smoking, but think about it: […]

Published by the Prince George Citizen, January 3, 2019 In my position with the New Car Dealers Association of B.C., I travel the province frequently and meet with many people on a host of industry and automotive-related issues. During a recent trip to Terrace, I had an opportunity to spend time with Lucy Sager to […]

By Blair Qualey Published by Postmedia, Jan 4, 2019 2018 was a year punctuated by many changes, high points and challenges – and there is no reason to believe 2019 will be any different. The year began with the results of a study commissioned by the New Car Dealers Association (NCDA) showing the industry generates […]

By Blair Qualey This is the time of year when many of us are sharing the holiday season with friends and family and it often involves a road trip through what can be challenging winter driving conditions. There are some general rules of thumb in planning a road trip, but beyond anything else, rule number […]